Parent-initiated steroids can improve asthma in children

PUB. DATE

March 2010

SOURCE

Pulse;3/10/2010, Vol. 70 Issue 8, p9

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article presents a study conducted by Australian researchers which found out that short course use of oral prednisolone initiated by parents when their child experiences acute asthma attack reduces asthma symptoms.

ACCESSION #

48954376

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